GreenPower FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who
should I contact for more information?
A: Contact Pee Dee
Electric for all of your questions about GreenPower.
Q: How
will I be billed?
A: Your GreenPower charge
will be listed on your monthly energy bill as a line
item.
Q: How
will my electricity bill be calculated?
A: Usage rate: Your
residential rate plus $3 for each 100kWh block of GreenPower. Taxes
and Fees: You must pay all applicable federal, state, and local
taxes as well as any applicable fees.
- Example:
$86.50 - monthly electricity cost
$3.00 - GreenPower Premium
$89.50 - total
Q:
Will my electricity rates change over time?
A: Rates are set by Pee
Dee Electric's Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Q:
What fuel sources will be used to generate my power?
A: Pee Dee Electric
Cooperative purchases power from Santee Cooper. The Power Content Label shows the resource mix
projected for this year from Santee Cooper.
Q: If
I want to terminate this agreement/contract, what is
the termination fee?
A: There is no
termination fee.
Q:
What length of agreement/contract is required?
A: The GreenPower Program is voluntary. You can cancel or
change your participation in GreenPower at any time.
Q:
What other fees might be charged?
A: None.
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GreenPower FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who
should I contact for more information?
A: Contact Pee Dee
Electric for all of your questions about GreenPower.
Q: How
will I be billed?
A: Your GreenPower charge
will be listed on your monthly energy bill as a line
item.
Q: How
will my electricity bill be calculated?
A: Usage rate: Your
residential rate plus $3 for each 100kWh block of GreenPower. Taxes
and Fees: You must pay all applicable federal, state, and local
taxes as well as any applicable fees.
- Example:
$86.50 - monthly electricity cost
$3.00 - GreenPower Premium
$89.50 - total
Q:
Will my electricity rates change over time?
A: Rates are set by Pee
Dee Electric's Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Q:
What fuel sources will be used to generate my power?
A: Pee Dee Electric
Cooperative purchases power from Santee Cooper. The Power Content Label shows the resource mix
projected for this year from Santee Cooper.
Q: If
I want to terminate this agreement/contract, what is
the termination fee?
A: There is no
termination fee.
Q:
What length of agreement/contract is required?
A: The GreenPower Program is voluntary. You can cancel or
change your participation in GreenPower at any time.
Q:
What other fees might be charged?
A: None.
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